CVE-2024-35498: Getgrav/grav Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m78c-qx99-mvw9
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-35498 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Getgrav/grav libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves grav cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-35498 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-35498
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m78c-qx99-mvw9
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Getgrav/grav
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-35498

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Getgrav/grav dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

getgrav/grav fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade getgrav/grav to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-35498, inspect your project dependencies for Getgrav/grav:

inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Getgrav/grav in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Getgrav/grav, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Grav v1.7.45 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload.

CVE-2024-35498 Affected Getgrav/grav Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
getgrav/grav
 Packagist
≤ 1.7.45

References

NVD — CVE-2024-35498 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35498
Getgrav/grav Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/getgrav/grav
Getgrav/grav Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/r4vanan/Stored-xss-Grav-v1.7.45
r4vanan.medium.com/a-quick-dive-into-x... WEB
https://r4vanan.medium.com/a-quick-dive-into-xss-vulnerability-in-grav-cms-v1-7-45-cve-2024-35498-fc236b7d74a0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35498?
CVE-2024-35498 is a security vulnerability in Getgrav/grav involving Grav Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Getgrav/grav versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: getgrav/grav.
What version fixes CVE-2024-35498?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is getgrav/grav affected?
Yes, getgrav/grav is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-35498?
CVE-2024-35498 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-35498?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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